How to Use "Properly" with Example Sentences

properly (adv): correctly; in an appropriate way

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Used with verbs:

"He was not able to heal properly."
(heal, function, think, respond)

"This machine does not work properly."
(work)

"He did not properly prepare for the day."
(prepare, plan)

"He didn't pronounce the word properly."
(pronounce, say)

"He never thanked me properly."
(thanked, rewarded, introduced)

"The business was not properly managed."
(managed, run)

"He didn't properly repair the sink."
(repair, fix, install)

Used with adjectives:

"The lid was not properly closed."
(closed, shut)

"Her meals are properly balanced."
(balanced)

"She is properly qualified for the job."
(qualified, educated, trained)

"He was not properly informed of the situation."
(informed)

"It was a properly organized event."
(organized)